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Aaron Brooks (0): Expect the former NBA Most Improved Player to play the Nate Robinson/D.J. Augustin role and provide occasional scoring spark off the bench. Derrick Rose (1): For all the added depth, the Bulls still need Rose to be an elite player after missing two seasons to knee injuries. Doug McDermott (3): He's more than a shooter and strong rebounder, but the rookie will have to grasp team defense concepts to remain in rotation. Kirk Hinrich (12): It's vital that Hinrich remains healthy since he can play either guard position and lessen Rose's ball-handling and defensive responsibilities when they play together. Joakim Noah (13): With the return of Rose and...

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